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pangaia

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3. but he wants bernie to win

Reply to mopinko (Reply #2)

Sat Oct 12, 2019, 10:45 AM

Oct 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Everybody is afraid to say it... but Bernie should drop out [View all] scheming daemons Oct 2019 OP

You are entitled to your opinion Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #1

Many here wanted others, like Gillibrand, to drop question everything Oct 2019 #34

Yes, but as an ardent Bennie supporter, I think Bernie should put out a full medical report InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #48

He should go to Trump's old doctor. That guy can really write a health report. keithbvadu2 Oct 2019 #53

Typical. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #59

Bernie's recent episode is as serious as a... Towlie Oct 2019 #137

if he is in it for the policy, he should drop out, mopinko Oct 2019 #2

but he wants bernie to win pangaia Oct 2019 #3

Nothing wrong with that... so do I!! (But see my post #48 above.) InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2019 #49

If that's true then Warren needs to work on a deal with Bernie. aikoaiko Oct 2019 #98

Agree. Time to retire... and endorse. C_U_L8R Oct 2019 #4

I'm of no mind to tell any candidate to drop out before the first caucus or vote. hlthe2b Oct 2019 #5

I agree, Bernie should take care of himself Baked Potato Oct 2019 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author comradebillyboy Oct 2019 #82

Let the Voters Decide ritapria Oct 2019 #7

If the heart attack had happened to literally any other candidate..... scheming daemons Oct 2019 #8

I agree. murielm99 Oct 2019 #10

Aren't you doing that ? CentralMass Oct 2019 #28

Prominent Democrats and the media would be doing it...... scheming daemons Oct 2019 #44

Yes.. and why? Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #60

Some people have been screaming for Sanders to drop out pretty much since Biden entered the race, thesquanderer Oct 2019 #52

Well Stated ritapria Oct 2019 #61

what a dbl standard questionseverything Oct 2019 #91

the brain surgery was over 30 years ago dsc Oct 2019 #116

the brain surgery was for a reacurring cancer questionseverything Oct 2019 #139

Precisely Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #36

That's up to the candidate to decide. Our choice is whether or not to KPN Oct 2019 #9

I agree, if Bernie drops out, Warren will win big. We shall see what he decides... Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #14

If Bernie drops out, about as many of his supporters go to Biden as Warren, thesquanderer Oct 2019 #38

i just don't brlieve that since bernie and biden's policies are totally opposite questionseverything Oct 2019 #92

Up to you to believe your gut or the polls. But if you want an explanation... thesquanderer Oct 2019 #100

Actually I don't think so. The 2nd choice polls do not indicate that Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #62

With all due respect to your post, please let's support his decision to stay.. or to go Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #11

Literally *NO* other candidate would be getting that kind of treatment in the same situation scheming daemons Oct 2019 #13

So you are taking it upon yourself to KPN Oct 2019 #18

Because we can't afford to have a candidate who is nearly 80 and with a bad ticker scheming daemons Oct 2019 #19

Exactomondo! It can't be said any clearer. brush Oct 2019 #31

He had stents placed after a small heart attack. Doesn't have a bad ticker. elias7 Oct 2019 #146

I know that... but why alienate sanders voters?? And they will be! That was my point! Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #55

If THey Sat The Race Out Because Of 'Hurt' Feelings Me. Oct 2019 #16

I get that!! But why rub salt in the wound... trying to shout him out doesn't help Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #57

Nobody Is Shouting Me. Oct 2019 #73

Gray, Turner and Sirota do far more to turn Sanders supporters away from the party... TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #23

maybe the op wants a repeat? questionseverything Oct 2019 #93

With all due respect to your post, Thekaspervote. sheshe2 Oct 2019 #110

If I wanted an old, angry white guy yelling, SCVDem Oct 2019 #12

+∞ LongtimeAZDem Oct 2019 #74

What I Don't Get Me. Oct 2019 #15

Yes, but temporarily. (n/t) thesquanderer Oct 2019 #37

Were We Being Gaslighted? Me. Oct 2019 #39

No, but more people saw the attention-grabbing headlines than watched the videos. thesquanderer Oct 2019 #45

So He Never Said He Was Going To Slow Things Up Or Words To That Effect? Me. Oct 2019 #80

I believe it was this... thesquanderer Oct 2019 #101

I Find It Important Me. Oct 2019 #105

As I said, if you find it that important to know exactly what he said, and when, and in what context thesquanderer Oct 2019 #112

Fair Enough Me. Oct 2019 #122

I would argue that saying you will "change the nature" of your campaign implies a permanent LongtimeAZDem Oct 2019 #109

Context. thesquanderer Oct 2019 #114

Actually, I saw the headlines and the camera time. sheshe2 Oct 2019 #106

Aah...That REally Bothers Me Me. Oct 2019 #107

Umhm. sheshe2 Oct 2019 #111

I'm not afraid to say it. Bernie should drop out... SidDithers Oct 2019 #17

Not only that, but Bernie has a serious humor impairment. smirkymonkey Oct 2019 #142

Well said question everything Oct 2019 #143

Everyone understands his run at delegates is over. TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #20

I agree. He should drop out and endorse. bitterross Oct 2019 #21

Thing is... if he does drop out -JUST IMHO he will not endorse anymore than he did in '16 Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #64

From your mouth to the gods' ears. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2019 #22

I believe it's up to Bernie, time will tell if he's able to continue his campaign Baclava Oct 2019 #24

Of course it is ultimately up to him.... but.... scheming daemons Oct 2019 #25

Post removed Post removed Oct 2019 #26

I am undecided on who I support... but not undecided on who I do *NOT* scheming daemons Oct 2019 #41

I wish you the best on your personal voyage of deciding who to support Devil Child Oct 2019 #51

Should not have been there in the first place. This is a Democratic race question everything Oct 2019 #27

I'm not sure where his supporters will go...so I guess it doesn't matter to me. Wounded Bear Oct 2019 #29

Not afraid at all. Should have never run again to begin with. -nt Amimnoch Oct 2019 #30

How about a blind poll where people were asked if they would vote for dem4decades Oct 2019 #32

he turns 80 around 7 and a half months into his 1st term, if he won (which he wont) Biden turns 79 Celerity Oct 2019 #118

Yeah That's not good. dem4decades Oct 2019 #121

Ageism or realism? Bernie and Joe pattyloutwo Oct 2019 #33

EW is also in the elderly, or more politely, senior citizen category. She is just as subject to emmaverybo Oct 2019 #43

Bernie should stay in until South Carolina BlueMississippi Oct 2019 #35

If you consider Warren supporters to be "extreme left" Boomer Oct 2019 #63

What DUer ever says that? Please don't admonish me as though I am spreading Republican propaganda. emmaverybo Oct 2019 #96

Are you addressing this to me? Boomer Oct 2019 #115

Yeah. Not that you addressed anything to me. I used "me" simply to own my response to what emmaverybo Oct 2019 #124

I was addressing the poster who did Boomer Oct 2019 #134

OK, didn't see that. Personally have little use for the labels. I don't like the term "centrist," emmaverybo Oct 2019 #135

Warren's not "extreme left". Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #94

Agree! None of us are. Bernie and Liz are liberal progressives on domestic policy issues. Bernie, emmaverybo Oct 2019 #99

Yes, they're gonna smear us Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #104

I think they will try voter suppression with Biden--racist, sexist, Joe Arpaio's evil twin--and for emmaverybo Oct 2019 #113

Bernie should go when Bernie and his family think it is time to go Jarqui Oct 2019 #40

Completely disagree. This is Bernie's call (and his families). My Dad lived another 25 years after Evolve Dammit Oct 2019 #42

Your dad was 78 when he got stents? 25+78 equals 103, that is admirable age irisblue Oct 2019 #47

He lived to be 95 and chose to depart at that point. His heart was fine. How about you? Evolve Dammit Oct 2019 #89

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2019 #46

As somebody who has had a heart attack; James48 Oct 2019 #50

Nobody would tell any other candidate to drop out either ArcticFox Oct 2019 #54

Oh the voice of sanity!! It is all about respect Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #66

He should drop out and in doing so make sure Warren wins the nomination Anders8 Oct 2019 #56

2nd choice voter polls do not support your opinion Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #67

I am not afraid to say it: Bernie- Drop out. Focus on your health and family Pachamama Oct 2019 #58

There are a LOT of reasons he should drop out...... getagrip_already Oct 2019 #65

I'm sure he is talking to his family, friends, doctors about this, thinking it through yaesu Oct 2019 #68

I think 80 is too old for the presidency Martin Eden Oct 2019 #69

women generally age better too questionseverything Oct 2019 #95

Warren looks and acts 20 years younger than BS. we can do it Oct 2019 #108

I'm not afraid to say it: "Bernie should drop out." Auggie Oct 2019 #70

When I think about things I want for workers loyalsister Oct 2019 #71

I've been saying it for months; he should never have been allowed to run in the first place LongtimeAZDem Oct 2019 #72

I wish he did, but not for health reasons AlexSFCA Oct 2019 #75

"Everybody is afraid to say it ..." left-of-center2012 Oct 2019 #76

Gosh, I did not know Elizabeth Warren was 70 yrs old. She looks amazing. amywalk Oct 2019 #77

I would think that a person would bother to find out basic details about their preferred candidate. Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #86

Ok, Skya. You're a real Biden Booster around here. Quick kcr Oct 2019 #129

He doesn't need to. The primary voters will save him from MineralMan Oct 2019 #78

This! Thekaspervote Oct 2019 #81

Disagree with this. Agschmid Oct 2019 #79

Rec. cwydro Oct 2019 #83

It sure does. n/t sheshe2 Oct 2019 #117

sanders poll numbers were falling before the heart attack Gothmog Oct 2019 #84

Because Sanders has such a substantial following, his followers and media falsely assume... Garrett78 Oct 2019 #85

I'm sure Jane would be relieved as well. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #120

He will never get my vote in the primary..heart attack or no heart attack..Wish him a speedy helpisontheway Oct 2019 #87

Just plain false logic. GeorgeGist Oct 2019 #88

Why not let kacekwl Oct 2019 #90

Have you had no computer or tv? Lots of people have said it. aikoaiko Oct 2019 #97

we need warriors. Kurt V. Oct 2019 #102

I'm not. I've said it since the last primary... SKKY Oct 2019 #103

I'm not afraid to say it. Bernie should drop out and return to Vermont... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #119

He probably should. herding cats Oct 2019 #123

This is why I don't come to primaries (unless by accident) JonLP24 Oct 2019 #125

People recover from heart attacks now treestar Oct 2019 #126

I'm not going to vote for a candidate who -- based on what is publicly known about them -- has RockRaven Oct 2019 #127

Don't tell us what "everybody" thinks. /nt philly_bob Oct 2019 #128

Regardless of age, he's in the top 3. Maybe all the others should drop out MyMission Oct 2019 #130

See post #85 regarding his top 3 status. Garrett78 Oct 2019 #131

Selected quotes from Bernie's email "If I run": betsuni Oct 2019 #132

He absolutely should not drop out. Complete horse manure. Joe941 Oct 2019 #133

worried Bernie might win? myohmy2 Oct 2019 #136

No, some really just don't like or trust him, to the point Hortensis Oct 2019 #141

I wish him good health Generic Brad Oct 2019 #138

It's only a health concern if it's pneumonia suffered by a female candidate LanternWaste Oct 2019 #140

I worry about him xmas74 Oct 2019 #144

Forget today: what are they going to look like in 4 years? Are they going to run for re-elect? NCLefty Oct 2019 #145